公开(公告)号：WO2013122618A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：PCT/US2012/048028

申请日：2012-07-25

Applicant: STILLWATER TRUST

Inventor： CAIRNS, James

IPC: B65H54/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/4401 ,  G02B6/4457

Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing one or more flexible lines such as optical fibers, wherein each fiber has two fixed ends. Optical fibers are arranged in a curved figure- eight pattern lying in three-dimensions on the exterior curved winding surface of a tubular shell. The configuration is guided by winding tracks on either exterior side of shell. The curvatures of the shell and winding tracks are such that the bend of the managed fibers is everywhere equal to or greater than the fiber minimum bend radius.

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理一根或多根柔性线（例如光纤）的装置和方法，其中每个光纤具有两个固定端。 光纤被布置成三维地弯曲的图形，其形状在管状外壳的外部弯曲的绕组表面上。 该配置由外壳外侧的绕线引导。 外壳和卷绕轨道的曲率使得被管纤维的弯曲处处于等于或大于光纤最小弯曲半径的弯曲处。

公开(公告)号：WO2015179043A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：PCT/US2015/026055

申请日：2015-04-16

Applicant: STILLWATER TRUST ,  CAIRNS, James, L.

Inventor： CAIRNS, James, L.

IPC: H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/46

CPC classification number: H01R13/523 ,  H01R24/38

Abstract: A plug and receptacle electrical connector can be repeatedly connected and disconnected in harsh environments such as seawater. The plug unit has blade-like pins with insulated shafts and conductive tips. It engages a receptacle unit housing respective socket contacts within closed, nested, oil-filled chambers. The chambers are pressure balanced to the in-situ environment and to each other, and employ positive means to remain sealed before, during, and after mating and demating.

Abstract translation: 插头和插座电气连接器可以在恶劣环境（如海水）中重复连接和断开。 插头单元具有带绝缘轴和导电尖端的刀片状销。 它接合一个插座单元，在封闭的，嵌套的，充满油的腔室内容纳相应的插座触点。 这些室与现场环境和彼此压力平衡，并采用积极的手段在交配和排气之前，期间和之后保持密封。

公开(公告)号：WO2013109301A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：PCT/US2012/038265

申请日：2012-05-17

Applicant: STILLWATER TRUST

Inventor： CAIRNS, James

IPC: H01R13/523

CPC classification number: H02G15/14 ,  G02B6/4416 ,  G02B6/4428 ,  G02B6/4471

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealably joining cables to pressure-balanced submersible junction boxes. The apparatus maintains a balanced pressure within the termination chamber; it is field installable, testable, and repairable. The termination chamber is not oil-filled; instead, it is substantially filled with a solid particulate fill material. An apparatus and method for sealably containing the cable's bitter end within the termination chamber are further provided. The apparatus includes a cable termination assembly having a chamber with a first end including a load bearing cable-attachment to sealably join a cable to the chamber, and a second end including an underwater connector. Within the chamber one or more optical and/or electrical conductors from the cable are terminated to respective one or more attachment points of the connector.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将电缆可密封地连接到压力平衡的潜水接线盒的装置和方法。 该装置在终端室内保持平衡的压力; 它是现场可安装，可测试和可修复的。 终端室未充满油; 而是基本上填充有固体颗粒填充材料。 还提供了一种用于在端接室内密封地容纳电缆的苦端的装置和方法。 该装置包括具有腔室的电缆终端组件，该腔室具有第一端，该第一端包括承载电缆附件以将电缆密封地连接到腔室，以及包括水下连接器的第二端。 在室内，来自电缆的一个或多个光学和/或电导体端接到连接器的相应的一个或多个附接点。

公开(公告)号：WO2018129042A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2018/012184

申请日：2018-01-03

Applicant: STILLWATER TRUST

Inventor： CAIRNS, James, L.

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61M39/00 ,  A61M39/02 ,  A61M39/06

Abstract: A penetrable interface configured to separate two or more spaces can include an elastomeric seal having a first segment and a second segment. A portion of the second segment can be integrally formed with a portion of the first segment. The first and second segments can create a sealing engagement therebetween in the absence of an applied force on the second segment. The first and second segments can be distorted out of sealing engagement when subjected to the applied force on the second segment.